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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.15, 297.17 and 76.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.15, 297.17 and 76.49 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.15 : 297.17 = 76.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.15/297.17 = 76.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.15x = 297.17 × 76.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.15x = 22,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731.74/198.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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