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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 290.46 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 290.46 and 148.44 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 290.46 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/290.46 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 290.46 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 43,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115.88/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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