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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.02, 296.94 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.02, 296.94 and 76.27 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.02 : 296.94 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.02/296.94 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.02x = 296.94 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.02x = 22,646.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.66/198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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