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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.80, 296.62 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.80, 296.62 and 76.03 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.80 : 296.62 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.80/296.62 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.80x = 296.62 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.80x = 22,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.09/197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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