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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 290.04 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 290.04 and 140.20 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 290.04 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/290.04 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 290.04 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 40,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663.61/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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