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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 289.98 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 289.98 and 140.32 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 289.98 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/289.98 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 289.98 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 40,689.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.99/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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