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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 316.26 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 316.26 and 66.54 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 316.26 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/316.26 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 316.26 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 21,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043.94/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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