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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.97, 298.36 and 77.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.97, 298.36 and 77.21 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.97 : 298.36 = 77.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.97/298.36 = 77.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.97x = 298.36 × 77.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.97x = 23,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.69/198.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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