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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.96, 297.06 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.96, 297.06 and 76.23 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.96 : 297.06 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.96/297.06 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.96x = 297.06 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.96x = 22,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645.15/197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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