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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 316.62 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 316.62 and 66.80 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 316.62 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/316.62 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 316.62 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 21,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151.01/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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