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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.07, 997.62 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.07, 997.62 and 202.83 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.07 : 997.62 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.07/997.62 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.07x = 997.62 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.07x = 202,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,347.26/665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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