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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 293.95 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 293.95 and 147.34 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 293.95 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/293.95 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 293.95 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 43,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,310.59/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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