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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.78, 298.03 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.78, 298.03 and 76.97 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.78 : 298.03 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.78/298.03 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.78x = 298.03 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.78x = 22,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.37/198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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