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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.28, 1,026.26 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.28, 1,026.26 and 197.22 is: 295.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.28 : 1,026.26 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.28/1,026.26 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.28x = 1,026.26 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.28x = 202,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,399.00/684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.78

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