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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 289.67 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 289.67 and 140.04 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 289.67 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/289.67 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 289.67 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 40,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564.69/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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