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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.23, 1,026.36 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.23, 1,026.36 and 197.33 is: 295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.23 : 1,026.36 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.23/1,026.36 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.23x = 1,026.36 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.23x = 202,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,526.49/684.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.99

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