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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.74, 287.84 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.74, 287.84 and 146.55 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.74 : 287.84 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.74/287.84 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.74x = 287.84 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.74x = 42,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182.95/208.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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