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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289.08 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289.08 and 147.28 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 289.08 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/289.08 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 289.08 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 42,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.70/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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