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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.83, 287.88 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.83, 287.88 and 146.47 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.83 : 287.88 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.83/287.88 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.83x = 287.88 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.83x = 42,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165.78/208.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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