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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.19, 296.97 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.19, 296.97 and 76.38 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.19 : 296.97 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.19/296.97 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.19x = 296.97 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.19x = 22,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,682.57/198.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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