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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 290.36 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 290.36 and 144.80 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 290.36 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/290.36 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 290.36 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 42,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,044.13/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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