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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 290.03 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 290.03 and 140.24 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 290.03 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/290.03 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 290.03 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 40,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,672.71/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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