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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.71, 288.21 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.71, 288.21 and 146.67 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.71 : 288.21 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.71/288.21 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.71x = 288.21 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.71x = 42,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271.76/208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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