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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 313.97 and 65.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 313.97 and 65.07 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 313.97 = 65.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/313.97 = 65.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 313.97 × 65.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 20,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.13/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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