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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 996.96 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 996.96 and 202.54 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 996.96 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/996.96 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 996.96 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 201,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,920.77/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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