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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.89, 296.82 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.89, 296.82 and 76.16 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.89 : 296.82 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.89/296.82 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.89x = 296.82 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.89x = 22,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.55/197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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