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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 290.79 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 290.79 and 148.56 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 290.79 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/290.79 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 290.79 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 43,198.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198.67/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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