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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.42 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.42 and 66.66 is: 99.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.42 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.42 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.42 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 21,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.58/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.97

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