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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.21, 297.12 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.21, 297.12 and 76.38 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.21 : 297.12 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.21/297.12 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.21x = 297.12 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.21x = 22,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694.03/198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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