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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 997.73 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 997.73 and 202.85 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 997.73 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/997.73 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 997.73 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 202,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,383.53/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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