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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 996.12 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 996.12 and 201.78 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 996.12 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/996.12 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 996.12 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 200,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,997.09/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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