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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.27, 297.42 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.27, 297.42 and 76.68 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.27 : 297.42 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.27/297.42 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.27x = 297.42 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.27x = 22,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.17/198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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