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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.26 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.26 and 66.59 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.26 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.26 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.26 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 21,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257.93/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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