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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 997.33 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 997.33 and 202.79 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 997.33 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/997.33 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 997.33 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 202,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,243.56/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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