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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.63, 297.78 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.63, 297.78 and 76.92 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.63 : 297.78 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.63/297.78 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.63x = 297.78 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.63x = 22,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905.24/198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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