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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.23, 297.37 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.23, 297.37 and 76.48 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.23 : 297.37 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.23/297.37 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.23x = 297.37 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.23x = 22,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742.21/198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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