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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 288.58 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 288.58 and 147.05 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 288.58 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/288.58 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 288.58 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 42,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437.41/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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