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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.35, 299.09 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.35, 299.09 and 148.41 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.35 : 299.09 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.35/299.09 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.35x = 299.09 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.35x = 44,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387.20/199.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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