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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 289.64 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 289.64 and 144.54 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 289.64 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/289.64 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 289.64 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 41,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,864.57/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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