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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.17, 1,026.14 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.17, 1,026.14 and 197.12 is: 295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.17 : 1,026.14 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.17/1,026.14 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.17x = 1,026.14 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.17x = 202,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,267.59/684.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.64

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