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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.53 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.53 and 145.04 is: 200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.53 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.53 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.53 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 42,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.47/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.24

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