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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.95, 1,025.93 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.95, 1,025.93 and 197 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.95 : 1,025.93 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.95/1,025.93 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.95x = 1,025.93 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.95x = 202,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,108.21/683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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