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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 995.51 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 995.51 and 201.56 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 995.51 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/995.51 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 995.51 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 200,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,650.52/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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