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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 299.93 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 299.93 and 146.09 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 299.93 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/299.93 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 299.93 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 43,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814.54/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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