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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.66 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.66 and 76.62 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.66 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.66 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.66 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 22,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806.71/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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