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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.69, 299.26 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.69, 299.26 and 147.91 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 299.26 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/299.26 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 299.26 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 44,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262.05/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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