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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.64, 298.10 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.64, 298.10 and 147.42 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.64 : 298.10 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.64/298.10 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.64x = 298.10 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.64x = 43,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,945.90/198.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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