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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.82, 296.86 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.82, 296.86 and 76.18 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.82 : 296.86 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.82/296.86 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.82x = 296.86 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.82x = 22,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.79/197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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