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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 270.66 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 270.66 and 147.18 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 270.66 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/270.66 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 270.66 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 39,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,835.74/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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