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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.70 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.70 and 146.37 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.70 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.70 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.70 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 43,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427.98/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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