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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.79 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.79 and 148.50 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.79 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.79 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.79 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 43,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,182.32/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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