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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.96, 288.48 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.96, 288.48 and 146.68 is: 202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.96 : 288.48 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.96/288.48 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.96x = 288.48 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.96x = 42,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314.25/208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.50

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