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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 270.78 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 270.78 and 147.16 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 270.78 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/270.78 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 270.78 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 39,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.98/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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