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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 290.15 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 290.15 and 143.90 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 290.15 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/290.15 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 290.15 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 41,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752.59/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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