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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 1,025.94 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 1,025.94 and 197.02 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 1,025.94 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/1,025.94 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 1,025.94 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 202,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,130.70/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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