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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.85, 296.61 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.85, 296.61 and 76.08 is: 114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.85 : 296.61 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.85/296.61 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.85x = 296.61 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.85x = 22,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566.09/197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.06

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