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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 289.66 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 289.66 and 146.92 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 289.66 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/289.66 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 289.66 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 42,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556.85/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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