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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.35 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.35 and 147.62 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.35 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.35 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.35 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 43,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,451.95/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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