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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.59, 298.01 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.59, 298.01 and 76.84 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.59 : 298.01 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.59/298.01 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.59x = 298.01 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.59x = 22,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898.54/198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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