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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 271.33 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 271.33 and 147.50 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 271.33 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/271.33 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 271.33 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 40,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,020.47/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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