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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 289.68 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 289.68 and 148.01 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 289.68 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/289.68 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 289.68 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 42,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.09/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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