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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 290.04 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 290.04 and 148.26 is: 204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 290.04 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/290.04 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 290.04 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 43,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001.33/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.65

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