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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 995.91 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 995.91 and 201.72 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 995.91 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/995.91 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 995.91 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 200,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,897.45/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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