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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.62 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.62 and 64.86 is: 97.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.62 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.62 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.62 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 20,341.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341.39/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.25

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