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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 314.03 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 314.03 and 65.03 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 314.03 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/314.03 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 314.03 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 20,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419.48/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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