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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 315.78 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 315.78 and 66.25 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 315.78 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/315.78 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 315.78 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 20,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.43/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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