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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 290.08 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 290.08 and 144.40 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 290.08 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/290.08 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 290.08 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 41,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887.55/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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