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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 1,026.41 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 1,026.41 and 197.34 is: 296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 1,026.41 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/1,026.41 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 1,026.41 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 202,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,552.69/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.01

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