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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.38, 271.01 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.38, 271.01 and 147.40 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.38 : 271.01 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.38/271.01 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.38x = 271.01 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.38x = 39,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,946.87/196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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