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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 289.87 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 289.87 and 147.96 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 289.87 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/289.87 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 289.87 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 42,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.80/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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