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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.75, 1,001.72 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.75, 1,001.72 and 199.26 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.75 : 1,001.72 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.75/1,001.72 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.75x = 1,001.72 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.75x = 199,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,602.73/667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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