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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.94 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.94 and 66.35 is: 99.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.94 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.94 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.94 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 21,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.67/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.53

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