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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 289.37 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 289.37 and 147.58 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 289.37 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/289.37 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 289.37 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 42,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703.76/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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