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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.22 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.22 and 147.56 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.22 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.22 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.22 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 40,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021.22/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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