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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.33, 297.47 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.33, 297.47 and 76.59 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.33 : 297.47 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.33/297.47 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.33x = 297.47 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.33x = 22,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.84/198.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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