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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 290.13 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 290.13 and 144.43 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 290.13 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/290.13 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 290.13 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 41,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,903.48/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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