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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.62, 271.31 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.62, 271.31 and 147.41 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.62 : 271.31 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.62/271.31 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.62x = 271.31 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.62x = 39,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993.81/196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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