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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 290.34 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 290.34 and 144.98 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 290.34 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/290.34 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 290.34 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 42,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092.04/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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