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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 298.56 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 298.56 and 77.13 is: 115.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 298.56 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/298.56 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 298.56 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 23,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.49/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.76

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