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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.48, 297.54 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.48, 297.54 and 147.06 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.48 : 297.54 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.48/297.54 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.48x = 297.54 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.48x = 43,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.23/198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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