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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.12, 1,027.90 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.12, 1,027.90 and 198.20 is: 297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.12 : 1,027.90 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.12/1,027.90 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.12x = 1,027.90 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.12x = 203,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,729.78/685.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.36

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