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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 287.94 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 287.94 and 146.70 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 287.94 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/287.94 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 287.94 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 42,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,240.80/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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