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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.28 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.28 and 64.60 is: 96.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.28 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.28 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.28 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 20,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429.95/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.91

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