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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.23 and 76.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.23 and 76.39 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.23 = 76.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.23 = 76.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.23 × 76.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 22,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704.85/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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