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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 290.08 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 290.08 and 143.97 is: 198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 290.08 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/290.08 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 290.08 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 41,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761.91/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.51

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