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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 289.59 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 289.59 and 147.67 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 289.59 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/289.59 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 289.59 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 42,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.76/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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