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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 290.03 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 290.03 and 148.02 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 290.03 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/290.03 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 290.03 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 42,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930.04/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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