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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.34 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.34 and 65.28 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.34 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.34 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.34 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 20,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.12/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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