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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 1,026.21 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 1,026.21 and 197.33 is: 295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 1,026.21 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/1,026.21 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 1,026.21 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 202,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,502.02/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.94

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