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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.82, 271.51 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.82, 271.51 and 147 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.82 : 271.51 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.82/271.51 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.82x = 271.51 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.82x = 39,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,911.97/196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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