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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.07, 296.98 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.07, 296.98 and 76.26 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.07 : 296.98 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.07/296.98 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.07x = 296.98 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.07x = 22,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647.69/198.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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