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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 997.27 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 997.27 and 202.93 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 997.27 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/997.27 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 997.27 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 202,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,373.00/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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