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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.90 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.90 and 202.91 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.90 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.90 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.90 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 202,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483.89/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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