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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.62, 298.85 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.62, 298.85 and 148.50 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.62 : 298.85 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.62/298.85 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.62x = 298.85 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.62x = 44,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378.48/199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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