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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 268.01 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 268.01 and 147.54 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 268.01 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/268.01 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 268.01 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 39,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,542.20/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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