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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 997.76 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 997.76 and 202.94 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 997.76 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/997.76 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 997.76 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 202,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,485.41/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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