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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 290.99 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 290.99 and 145.44 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 290.99 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/290.99 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 290.99 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 42,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,321.95/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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