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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.68, 271.44 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.68, 271.44 and 147.80 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.68 : 271.44 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.68/271.44 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.68x = 271.44 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.68x = 40,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118.83/196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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