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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 997.82 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 997.82 and 202.94 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 997.82 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/997.82 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 997.82 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 202,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,501.70/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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