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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 291.06 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 291.06 and 148.77 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 291.06 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/291.06 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 291.06 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 43,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301.00/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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