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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.61, 300.56 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.61, 300.56 and 148.61 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.61 : 300.56 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.61/300.56 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.61x = 300.56 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.61x = 44,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663.98/199.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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