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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 289.25 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 289.25 and 147.51 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 289.25 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/289.25 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 289.25 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 42,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666.53/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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