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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.24 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.24 and 140.44 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.24 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.24 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.24 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 40,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,761.31/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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