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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 314.07 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 314.07 and 65.10 is: 97.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 314.07 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/314.07 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 314.07 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 20,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445.96/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.65

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