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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.13 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.13 and 76.32 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.13 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.13 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.13 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 22,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678.03/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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