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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.27, 287.26 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.27, 287.26 and 146.17 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.27 : 287.26 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.27/287.26 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.27x = 287.26 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.27x = 41,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989.61/208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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