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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.41, 297.58 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.41, 297.58 and 76.66 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.41 : 297.58 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.41/297.58 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.41x = 297.58 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.41x = 22,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811.55/198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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