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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.22, 1,026.35 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.22, 1,026.35 and 197.29 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.22 : 1,026.35 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.22/1,026.35 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.22x = 1,026.35 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.22x = 202,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,483.30/684.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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