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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 315.14 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 315.14 and 65.82 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 315.14 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/315.14 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 315.14 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 20,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742.51/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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