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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 316.63 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 316.63 and 66.84 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 316.63 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/316.63 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 316.63 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 21,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,163.55/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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