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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,027.68 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,027.68 and 198.12 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,027.68 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,027.68 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,027.68 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 203,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,603.96/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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