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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.98, 296.90 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.98, 296.90 and 76.28 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.98 : 296.90 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.98/296.90 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.98x = 296.90 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.98x = 22,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647.53/197.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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