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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.78, 299.82 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.78, 299.82 and 146.02 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.78 : 299.82 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.78/299.82 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.78x = 299.82 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.78x = 43,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.72/199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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