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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.89, 299.39 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.89, 299.39 and 148.62 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.89 : 299.39 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.89/299.39 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.89x = 299.39 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.89x = 44,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.60/199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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