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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.85 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.85 and 66.96 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.85 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.85 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.85 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 21,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215.94/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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