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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.43, 297.45 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.43, 297.45 and 76.60 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.43 : 297.45 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.43/297.45 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.43x = 297.45 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.43x = 22,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.67/198.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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