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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 1,026.18 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 1,026.18 and 197.16 is: 295.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 1,026.18 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/1,026.18 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 1,026.18 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 202,321.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,321.65/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.75

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