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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 289.83 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 289.83 and 144.53 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 289.83 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/289.83 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 289.83 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 41,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887.68/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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