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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 315.86 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 315.86 and 66.36 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 315.86 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/315.86 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 315.86 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 20,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.47/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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