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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 290.26 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 290.26 and 144.01 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 290.26 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/290.26 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 290.26 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 41,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,800.34/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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