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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 287.99 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 287.99 and 146.52 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 287.99 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/287.99 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 287.99 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 42,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196.29/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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