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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.37 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.37 and 65.30 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.37 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.37 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.37 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 20,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528.36/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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