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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 290.07 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 290.07 and 148.05 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 290.07 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/290.07 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 290.07 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 42,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,944.86/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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