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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.66, 297.86 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.66, 297.86 and 76.86 is: 115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.66 : 297.86 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.66/297.86 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.66x = 297.86 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.66x = 22,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893.14/198.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.24

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