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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.27, 315.40 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.27, 315.40 and 65.99 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.27 : 315.40 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.27/315.40 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.27x = 315.40 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.27x = 20,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.25/210.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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