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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.94, 298.98 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.94, 298.98 and 148.61 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.94 : 298.98 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.94/298.98 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.94x = 298.98 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.94x = 44,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.17/199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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