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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.40 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.40 and 148.32 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.40 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.40 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.40 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 43,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.13/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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