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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 316.04 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 316.04 and 66.46 is: 99.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 316.04 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/316.04 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 316.04 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 21,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.02/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.67

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