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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 995.63 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 995.63 and 201.66 is: 302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 995.63 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/995.63 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 995.63 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 200,774.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,774.00/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.36

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