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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.72 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.72 and 76.04 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.72 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.72 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.72 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 22,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562.59/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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