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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.21, 270.30 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.21, 270.30 and 147.07 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.21 : 270.30 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.21/270.30 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.21x = 270.30 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.21x = 39,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,753.02/196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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