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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.42 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.42 and 144.26 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.42 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.42 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.42 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 41,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751.73/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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