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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 314.01 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 314.01 and 65.05 is: 97.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 314.01 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/314.01 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 314.01 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 20,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.57/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.58

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