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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 995.86 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 995.86 and 201.69 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 995.86 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/995.86 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 995.86 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 200,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,854.50/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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