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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.74 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.74 and 66.16 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.74 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.74 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.74 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 20,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887.78/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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