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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.91 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.91 and 66.98 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.91 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.91 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.91 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 21,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226.63/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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