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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 315.99 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 315.99 and 66.37 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 315.99 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/315.99 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 315.99 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 20,972.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.26/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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