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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 290.78 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 290.78 and 140.84 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 290.78 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/290.78 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 290.78 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 40,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,953.46/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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