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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 289.17 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 289.17 and 147.35 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 289.17 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/289.17 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 289.17 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 42,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,609.92/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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