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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 290.52 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 290.52 and 140.58 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 290.52 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/290.52 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 290.52 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 40,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,841.30/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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