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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 289.59 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 289.59 and 147.78 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 289.59 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/289.59 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 289.59 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 42,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795.61/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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