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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.77, 296.38 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.77, 296.38 and 146.60 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.77 : 296.38 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.77/296.38 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.77x = 296.38 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.77x = 43,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450.23/197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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