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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 1,026.14 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 1,026.14 and 197.10 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 1,026.14 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/1,026.14 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 1,026.14 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 202,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,251.21/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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