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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 290.84 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 290.84 and 148.73 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 290.84 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/290.84 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 290.84 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 43,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,254.44/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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