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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.30, 297.52 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.30, 297.52 and 76.65 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.30 : 297.52 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.30/297.52 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.30x = 297.52 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.30x = 22,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.03/198.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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