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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 999.16 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 999.16 and 210 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 999.16 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/999.16 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 999.16 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 209,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,823.60/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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