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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.32 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.32 and 144.88 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.32 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.32 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.32 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 42,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061.56/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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