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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.36, 271 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.36, 271 and 147.15 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.36 : 271 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.36/271 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.36x = 271 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.36x = 39,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,877.65/196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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