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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 289.68 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 289.68 and 141.12 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 289.68 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/289.68 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 289.68 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 40,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,879.64/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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