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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 997.88 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 997.88 and 209.26 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 997.88 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/997.88 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 997.88 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 208,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,816.37/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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