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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.05, 296.46 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.05, 296.46 and 146.41 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.05 : 296.46 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.05/296.46 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.05x = 296.46 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.05x = 43,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403.97/198.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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