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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.88, 271.26 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.88, 271.26 and 146.87 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.88 : 271.26 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.88/271.26 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.88x = 271.26 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.88x = 39,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839.22/196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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