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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 290.38 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 290.38 and 140.19 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 290.38 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/290.38 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 290.38 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 40,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,706.92/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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