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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.61, 297.73 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.61, 297.73 and 76.87 is: 115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.61 : 297.73 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.61/297.73 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.61x = 297.73 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.61x = 22,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886.51/198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.23

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