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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.35 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.35 and 147.01 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.35 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.35 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.35 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 42,389.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,389.60/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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