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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 287.94 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 287.94 and 146.48 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 287.94 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/287.94 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 287.94 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 42,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176.01/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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