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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.20, 1,027.78 and 198.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.20, 1,027.78 and 198.26 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.20 : 1,027.78 = 198.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.20/1,027.78 = 198.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.20x = 1,027.78 × 198.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.20x = 203,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,767.66/685.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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