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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.51, 315.77 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.51, 315.77 and 66.24 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.51 : 315.77 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.51/315.77 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.51x = 315.77 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.51x = 20,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916.27/210.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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