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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.37, 298.77 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.37, 298.77 and 148.20 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.37 : 298.77 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.37/298.77 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.37x = 298.77 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.37x = 44,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277.71/199.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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