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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 1,026.24 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.16, 1,026.24 and 197.20 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.16 : 1,026.24 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.16/1,026.24 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.16x = 1,026.24 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.16x = 202,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,374.53/684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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