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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 996.09 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 996.09 and 201.71 is: 302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 996.09 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/996.09 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 996.09 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 200,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,921.31/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.62

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