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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.17 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.17 and 139.45 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.17 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.17 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.17 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 40,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,464.21/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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