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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.96, 271.36 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.96, 271.36 and 147.74 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.96 : 271.36 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.96/271.36 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.96x = 271.36 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.96x = 40,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090.73/196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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