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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 290.21 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 290.21 and 140.06 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 290.21 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/290.21 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 290.21 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 40,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647.10/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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