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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.37 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.37 and 76.60 is: 114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.37 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.37 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.37 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 22,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778.54/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.85

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