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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 316.04 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 316.04 and 66.38 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 316.04 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/316.04 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 316.04 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 20,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976.82/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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