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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 316.13 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 316.13 and 64.50 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 316.13 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/316.13 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 316.13 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 20,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389.27/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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