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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.33 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.33 and 140.44 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.33 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.33 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.33 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 40,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773.95/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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