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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.65, 290.78 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.65, 290.78 and 148.51 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.65 : 290.78 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.65/290.78 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.65x = 290.78 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.65x = 43,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.74/210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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