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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.04, 296.80 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.04, 296.80 and 76.20 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.04 : 296.80 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.04/296.80 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.04x = 296.80 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.04x = 22,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.16/198.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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