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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.25 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.25 and 140.39 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.25 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.25 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.25 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 40,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.75/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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