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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.64 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.64 and 140.52 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.64 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.64 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.64 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 40,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,840.73/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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