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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.35, 1,027.78 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.35, 1,027.78 and 198.27 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.35 : 1,027.78 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.35/1,027.78 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.35x = 1,027.78 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.35x = 203,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,777.94/685.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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