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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.04 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.04 and 76.93 is: 115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.04 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.04 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.04 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 22,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.22/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.37

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