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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 319.15 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 319.15 and 66.56 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 319.15 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/319.15 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 319.15 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 21,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242.72/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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