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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.59, 287.76 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.59, 287.76 and 146.61 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.59 : 287.76 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.59/287.76 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.59x = 287.76 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.59x = 42,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,188.49/208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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