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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 316.08 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 316.08 and 66.38 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 316.08 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/316.08 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 316.08 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 20,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,979.81/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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