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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.62, 297.81 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.62, 297.81 and 76.79 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.62 : 297.81 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.62/297.81 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.62x = 297.81 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.62x = 22,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867.34/198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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