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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 297.90 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 297.90 and 76.87 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 297.90 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/297.90 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 297.90 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 22,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.57/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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