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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 289.08 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 289.08 and 147.46 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 289.08 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/289.08 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 289.08 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 42,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627.74/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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