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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.59 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.59 and 66.14 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.59 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.59 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.59 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 21,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070.97/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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