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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.97 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.97 and 144.04 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.97 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.97 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.97 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 41,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623.24/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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