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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.35 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.35 and 76.47 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.35 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.35 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.35 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 22,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737.97/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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