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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 290.58 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 290.58 and 144.22 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 290.58 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/290.58 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 290.58 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 41,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,907.45/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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