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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.93, 297 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.93, 297 and 76.18 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.93 : 297 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.93/297 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.93x = 297 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.93x = 22,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625.46/197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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