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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.16, 1,027.60 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.16, 1,027.60 and 198.24 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.16 : 1,027.60 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.16/1,027.60 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.16x = 1,027.60 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.16x = 203,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,711.42/685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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