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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 298.86 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 298.86 and 148.10 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 298.86 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/298.86 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 298.86 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 44,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261.17/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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