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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.91, 296.91 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.91, 296.91 and 76.16 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.91 : 296.91 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.91/296.91 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.91x = 296.91 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.91x = 22,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613.41/197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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