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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.09, 296.63 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.09, 296.63 and 146.66 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.09 : 296.63 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.09/296.63 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.09x = 296.63 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.09x = 43,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,501.54/198.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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