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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.17 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.17 and 144.65 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.17 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.17 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.17 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 41,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973.09/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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