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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.40 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.40 and 140.42 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.40 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.40 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.40 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 40,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777.97/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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