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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.03, 1,027.31 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.03, 1,027.31 and 198.09 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.03 : 1,027.31 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.03/1,027.31 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.03x = 1,027.31 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.03x = 203,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,499.84/685.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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