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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.88, 996.98 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.88, 996.98 and 202.50 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.88 : 996.98 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.88/996.98 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.88x = 996.98 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.88x = 201,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,887.44/664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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