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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.59 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.59 and 147.83 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.59 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.59 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.59 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 42,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.64/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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