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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 315.14 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 315.14 and 65.79 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 315.14 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/315.14 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 315.14 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 20,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.73/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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