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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.74 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.74 and 76.29 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.74 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.74 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.74 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 22,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638.29/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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