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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.56 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.56 and 66.12 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.56 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.56 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.56 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 20,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.83/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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