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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.44, 270.84 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.44, 270.84 and 147.48 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.44 : 270.84 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.44/270.84 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.44x = 270.84 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.44x = 39,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.48/196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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