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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.22 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.22 and 140.34 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.22 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.22 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.22 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 40,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729.47/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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