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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 316.17 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 316.17 and 64.51 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 316.17 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/316.17 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 316.17 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 20,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,395.10/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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