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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.72 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.72 and 66.22 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.72 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.72 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.72 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 20,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906.98/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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