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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.60, 297.36 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.60, 297.36 and 147.12 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.60 : 297.36 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.60/297.36 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.60x = 297.36 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.60x = 43,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.60/198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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