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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.31, 1,026.16 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.31, 1,026.16 and 197.25 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.31 : 1,026.16 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.31/1,026.16 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.31x = 1,026.16 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.31x = 202,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,410.06/684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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