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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 290.07 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 290.07 and 140.26 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 290.07 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/290.07 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 290.07 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 40,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,685.22/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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