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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 316.23 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 316.23 and 66.63 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 316.23 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/316.23 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 316.23 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 21,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.40/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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