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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.71, 316.08 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.71, 316.08 and 64.45 is: 96.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.71 : 316.08 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.71/316.08 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.71x = 316.08 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.71x = 20,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371.43/210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.68

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