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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.74, 271.08 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.74, 271.08 and 147.54 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.74 : 271.08 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.74/271.08 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.74x = 271.08 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.74x = 39,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,995.14/196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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