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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 297.62 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 297.62 and 76.76 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 297.62 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/297.62 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 297.62 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 22,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.93/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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