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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.62 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.62 and 144.51 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.62 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.62 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.62 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 41,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852.99/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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