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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.42, 293.73 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.42, 293.73 and 147.70 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.42 : 293.73 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.42/293.73 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.42x = 293.73 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.42x = 43,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383.92/196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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