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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198, 296.76 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198, 296.76 and 146.68 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198 : 296.76 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198/296.76 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198x = 296.76 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198x = 43,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528.76/198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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