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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 289.43 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 289.43 and 144.37 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 289.43 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/289.43 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 289.43 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 41,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.65/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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