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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.76, 316.17 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.76, 316.17 and 66.43 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.76 : 316.17 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.76/316.17 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.76x = 316.17 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.76x = 21,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003.17/210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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