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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 296.74 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 296.74 and 76.02 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 296.74 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/296.74 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 296.74 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 22,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.38/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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