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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 316.90 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 316.90 and 66.99 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 316.90 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/316.90 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 316.90 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 21,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,227.78/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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