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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 289.98 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 289.98 and 140.19 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 289.98 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/289.98 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 289.98 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 40,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,652.30/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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