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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 144.06 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.24 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.24 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.24 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 41,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.91/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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