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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.95, 297.90 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.95, 297.90 and 147.51 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.95 : 297.90 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.95/297.90 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.95x = 297.90 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.95x = 43,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943.23/198.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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