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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.98, 298.61 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.98, 298.61 and 147.46 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.98 : 298.61 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.98/298.61 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.98x = 298.61 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.98x = 44,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032.98/198.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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