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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.94, 296.88 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.94, 296.88 and 76.19 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.94 : 296.88 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.94/296.88 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.94x = 296.88 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.94x = 22,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617.80/197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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