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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199, 298.26 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199, 298.26 and 147.52 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199 : 298.26 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199/298.26 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199x = 298.26 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199x = 43,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999.32/199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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