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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 997.70 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 997.70 and 202.81 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 997.70 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/997.70 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 997.70 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 202,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,343.54/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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