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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.11, 316.70 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.11, 316.70 and 66.81 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.11 : 316.70 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.11/316.70 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.11x = 316.70 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.11x = 21,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158.73/211.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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