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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.12 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.12 and 147.04 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.12 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.12 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.12 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 39,277.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277.32/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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