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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 315.65 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 315.65 and 66.15 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 315.65 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/315.65 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 315.65 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 20,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.34/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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