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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.92 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.92 and 144.72 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.92 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.92 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.92 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 41,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,957.22/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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