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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.86 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.86 and 66.93 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.86 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.86 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.86 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 21,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609.49/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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