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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.42, 297.80 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.42, 297.80 and 146.93 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.42 : 297.80 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.42/297.80 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.42x = 297.80 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.42x = 43,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.08/198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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