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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 290 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 290 and 141.12 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 290 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/290 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 290 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 40,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,924.80/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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