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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.01 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.01 and 147.28 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.01 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.01 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.01 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 42,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.42/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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