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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 290.25 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 290.25 and 140.49 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 290.25 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/290.25 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 290.25 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 40,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777.22/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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