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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,026.64 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,026.64 and 197.37 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,026.64 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,026.64 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,026.64 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 202,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,628.18/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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