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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.02, 271.08 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.02, 271.08 and 146.88 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.02 : 271.08 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.02/271.08 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.02x = 271.08 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.02x = 39,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,816.23/196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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