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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 287.40 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 287.40 and 146.14 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 287.40 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/287.40 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 287.40 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 42,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.64/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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