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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 288.89 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 288.89 and 147.11 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 288.89 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/288.89 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 288.89 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 42,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,497.53/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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