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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 290.74 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 290.74 and 148.58 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 290.74 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/290.74 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 290.74 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 43,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198.15/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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