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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,001.80 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,001.80 and 199.35 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,001.80 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,001.80 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,001.80 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 199,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,704.29/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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