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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 315.98 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 315.98 and 66.38 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 315.98 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/315.98 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 315.98 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 20,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973.34/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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