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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.55, 297.83 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.55, 297.83 and 76.75 is: 115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.55 : 297.83 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.55/297.83 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.55x = 297.83 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.55x = 22,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,857.47/198.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.12

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