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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 287.52 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 287.52 and 146.18 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 287.52 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/287.52 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 287.52 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 42,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029.67/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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