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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 288.36 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 288.36 and 146.77 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 288.36 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/288.36 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 288.36 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 42,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322.60/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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