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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.46, 217.97 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.46, 217.97 and 138.83 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.46 : 217.97 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.46/217.97 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.46x = 217.97 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.46x = 30,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260.78/144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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