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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 290.08 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 290.08 and 144.48 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 290.08 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/290.08 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 290.08 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 41,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,912.03/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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