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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 290.50 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 290.50 and 140.64 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 290.50 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/290.50 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 290.50 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 40,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,855.92/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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