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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 314.07 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 314.07 and 65.09 is: 97.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 314.07 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/314.07 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 314.07 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 20,441.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441.00/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.63

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