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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.58, 287.66 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.58, 287.66 and 146.38 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.58 : 287.66 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.58/287.66 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.58x = 287.66 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.58x = 42,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107.67/208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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