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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.08, 270.18 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.08, 270.18 and 146.92 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.08 : 270.18 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.08/270.18 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.08x = 270.18 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.08x = 39,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,694.85/196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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