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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 995.93 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 995.93 and 201.74 is: 302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 995.93 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/995.93 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 995.93 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 200,914.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,914.44/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.61

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