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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.27 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.27 and 146.73 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.27 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.27 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.27 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 42,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297.86/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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