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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.14, 297.08 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.14, 297.08 and 76.48 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.14 : 297.08 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.14/297.08 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.14x = 297.08 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.14x = 22,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720.68/198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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