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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 315 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 315 and 65.71 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 315 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/315 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 315 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 20,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698.65/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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