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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.72, 297.92 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.72, 297.92 and 76.96 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.72 : 297.92 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.72/297.92 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.72x = 297.92 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.72x = 22,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.92/198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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