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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289.50 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289.50 and 144.42 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289.50 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289.50 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289.50 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 41,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,809.59/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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