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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.99, 1,027.31 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.99, 1,027.31 and 198 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.99 : 1,027.31 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.99/1,027.31 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.99x = 1,027.31 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.99x = 203,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,406.39/684.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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