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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.95 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.95 and 144.46 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.95 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.95 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.95 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 42,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.64/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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