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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.46 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.46 and 148.28 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.46 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.46 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.46 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 43,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.41/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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