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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.85, 316.27 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.85, 316.27 and 66.56 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.85 : 316.27 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.85/316.27 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.85x = 316.27 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.85x = 21,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051.56/210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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