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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 316.10 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 316.10 and 66.42 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 316.10 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/316.10 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 316.10 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 20,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995.36/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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