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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.04 and 148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.04 and 148.06 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.04 = 148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.04 = 148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.04 × 148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 42,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943.32/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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