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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 289.44 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 289.44 and 147.33 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 289.44 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/289.44 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 289.44 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 42,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643.20/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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