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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.79, 297.09 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.79, 297.09 and 146.76 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.79 : 297.09 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.79/297.09 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.79x = 297.09 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.79x = 43,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600.93/197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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