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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.72 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.72 and 147.30 is: 203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.72 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.72 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.72 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 42,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528.46/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.10

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