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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 314.22 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 314.22 and 65.22 is: 97.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 314.22 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/314.22 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 314.22 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 20,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493.43/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.82

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