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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 288.27 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 288.27 and 146.87 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 288.27 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/288.27 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 288.27 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 42,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336.77/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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