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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.82 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.82 and 76.19 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.82 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.82 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.82 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 22,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613.23/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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