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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 316.83 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 316.83 and 66.88 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 316.83 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/316.83 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 316.83 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 21,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188.01/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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