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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.99, 297.12 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.99, 297.12 and 76.28 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.99 : 297.12 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.99/297.12 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.99x = 297.12 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.99x = 22,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.83/197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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