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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 289.86 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 289.86 and 147.93 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 289.86 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/289.86 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 289.86 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 42,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878.99/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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