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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.32 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.32 and 144.18 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.32 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.32 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.32 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 41,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,714.16/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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