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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.40, 270.69 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.40, 270.69 and 147.26 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.40 : 270.69 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.40/270.69 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.40x = 270.69 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.40x = 39,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.81/196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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