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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.18, 297 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.18, 297 and 146.52 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.18 : 297 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.18/297 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.18x = 297 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.18x = 43,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,516.44/198.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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