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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.64, 299 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.64, 299 and 148.38 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.64 : 299 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.64/299 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.64x = 299 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.64x = 44,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365.62/199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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