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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 997.92 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 997.92 and 202.93 is: 304.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 997.92 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/997.92 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 997.92 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 202,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,507.91/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.46

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