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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.31, 1,002.28 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.31, 1,002.28 and 199.88 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.31 : 1,002.28 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.31/1,002.28 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.31x = 1,002.28 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.31x = 200,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,335.73/668.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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