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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 290.46 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 290.46 and 148.52 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 290.46 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/290.46 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 290.46 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 43,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139.12/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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