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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.54, 290.16 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.54, 290.16 and 144.93 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.54 : 290.16 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.54/290.16 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.54x = 290.16 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.54x = 42,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052.89/210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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