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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.29, 293.57 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.29, 293.57 and 147.77 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.29 : 293.57 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.29/293.57 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.29x = 293.57 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.29x = 43,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381.02/196.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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