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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 314.36 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 314.36 and 65.27 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 314.36 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/314.36 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 314.36 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 20,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518.28/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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