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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.29, 290.10 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.29, 290.10 and 148.10 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.29 : 290.10 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.29/290.10 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.29x = 290.10 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.29x = 42,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962.36/210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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