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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.18, 1,026.27 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.18, 1,026.27 and 197.27 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.18 : 1,026.27 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.18/1,026.27 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.18x = 1,026.27 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.18x = 202,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,451.30/684.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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