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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.63 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.63 and 143.67 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.63 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.63 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.63 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 41,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.14/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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