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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.30, 1,026.33 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.30, 1,026.33 and 197.24 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.30 : 1,026.33 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.30/1,026.33 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.30x = 1,026.33 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.30x = 202,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,433.33/684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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