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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.73, 297.81 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.73, 297.81 and 146.44 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.73 : 297.81 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.73/297.81 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.73x = 297.81 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.73x = 43,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.30/198.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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