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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.60, 271.24 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.60, 271.24 and 147.56 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.60 : 271.24 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.60/271.24 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.60x = 271.24 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.60x = 40,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024.17/196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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