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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 299.30 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 299.30 and 147.93 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 299.30 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/299.30 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 299.30 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 44,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.45/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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