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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 290.25 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 290.25 and 144.11 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 290.25 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/290.25 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 290.25 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 41,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,828.65/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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