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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.59 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.59 and 66.77 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.59 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.59 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.59 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 21,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136.96/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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