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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 290.59 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 290.59 and 140.73 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 290.59 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/290.59 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 290.59 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 40,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894.73/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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