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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.68, 299.87 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.68, 299.87 and 148.65 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.68 : 299.87 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.68/299.87 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.68x = 299.87 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.68x = 44,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,574.93/199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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