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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.94, 298.36 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.94, 298.36 and 77.20 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.94 : 298.36 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.94/298.36 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.94x = 298.36 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.94x = 23,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033.39/198.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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