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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.16 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.16 and 148.96 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.16 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.16 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.16 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 43,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.19/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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