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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.75, 997.13 and 208.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.75, 997.13 and 208.75 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.75 : 997.13 = 208.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.75/997.13 = 208.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.75x = 997.13 × 208.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.75x = 208,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,150.89/664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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