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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.33, 290.39 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.33, 290.39 and 140.54 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.33 : 290.39 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.33/290.39 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.33x = 290.39 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.33x = 40,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,809.26/210.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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