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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 289.40 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 289.40 and 144.19 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 289.40 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/289.40 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 289.40 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 41,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,728.59/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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