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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.37, 270.34 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.37, 270.34 and 147.17 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.37 : 270.34 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.37/270.34 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.37x = 270.34 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.37x = 39,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.73/196.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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