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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 288.92 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 288.92 and 147.17 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 288.92 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/288.92 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 288.92 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 42,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.18/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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