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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 288.95 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 288.95 and 144.11 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 288.95 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/288.95 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 288.95 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 41,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638.42/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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