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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 290.07 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 290.07 and 143.82 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 290.07 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/290.07 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 290.07 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 41,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,717.87/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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