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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 999.08 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 999.08 and 210.16 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 999.08 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/999.08 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 999.08 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 209,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,966.65/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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