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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.53, 297.80 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.53, 297.80 and 76.90 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.53 : 297.80 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.53/297.80 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.53x = 297.80 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.53x = 22,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898.95/198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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