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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.64, 294.48 and 147.11 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.64 : 294.48 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.64/294.48 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.64x = 294.48 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.64x = 43,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320.95/196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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