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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.56, 299.19 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.56, 299.19 and 148.43 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.56 : 299.19 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.56/299.19 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.56x = 299.19 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.56x = 44,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410.08/199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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