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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.74, 298.22 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.74, 298.22 and 77.04 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.74 : 298.22 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.74/298.22 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.74x = 298.22 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.74x = 22,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.48/198.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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