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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.76, 271.76 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.76, 271.76 and 147.15 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.76 : 271.76 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.76/271.76 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.76x = 271.76 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.76x = 39,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,988.75/196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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