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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.27 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.27 and 65.19 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.27 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.27 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.27 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 20,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.26/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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