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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.84 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.84 and 144.50 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.84 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.84 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.84 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 42,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024.20/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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