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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 289.20 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 289.20 and 144.04 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 289.20 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/289.20 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 289.20 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 41,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.37/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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