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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.92, 296.79 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.92, 296.79 and 76.09 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.92 : 296.79 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.92/296.79 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.92x = 296.79 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.92x = 22,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582.75/197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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