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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 291.10 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 291.10 and 141.01 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 291.10 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/291.10 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 291.10 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 41,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.01/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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