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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.31 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.31 and 148.29 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.31 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.31 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.31 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 43,050.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050.07/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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