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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.70 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.70 and 76.11 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.70 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.70 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.70 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 22,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581.84/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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