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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.27 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.27 and 147.87 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.27 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.27 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.27 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 39,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.35/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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