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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.37 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.37 and 65.91 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.37 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.37 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.37 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 20,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785.87/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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