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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.57, 290.49 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.57, 290.49 and 148.38 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.57 : 290.49 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.57/290.49 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.57x = 290.49 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.57x = 43,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102.91/210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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