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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 316.77 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 316.77 and 66.88 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 316.77 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/316.77 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 316.77 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 21,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.66/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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