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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 289.96 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 289.96 and 140.33 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 289.96 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/289.96 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 289.96 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 40,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,688.29/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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