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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 1,026 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 1,026 and 197.20 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 1,026 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/1,026 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 1,026 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 202,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,327.20/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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