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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.90, 1,025.95 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.90, 1,025.95 and 197.09 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.90 : 1,025.95 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.90/1,025.95 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.90x = 1,025.95 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.90x = 202,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,204.49/683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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