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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 290.14 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 290.14 and 148.20 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 290.14 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/290.14 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 290.14 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 42,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998.75/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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