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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.74, 298.68 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.74, 298.68 and 147.78 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.74 : 298.68 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.74/298.68 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.74x = 298.68 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.74x = 44,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.93/199.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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