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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.17, 297.20 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.17, 297.20 and 76.40 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.17 : 297.20 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.17/297.20 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.17x = 297.20 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.17x = 22,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.08/198.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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