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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 313.98 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 313.98 and 65.16 is: 97.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 313.98 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/313.98 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 313.98 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 20,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,458.94/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.70

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