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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.14 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.14 and 66.52 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.14 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.14 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.14 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 21,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,029.63/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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