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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 291.11 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 291.11 and 140.03 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 291.11 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/291.11 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 291.11 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 40,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,764.13/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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