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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.44 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.44 and 65.31 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.44 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.44 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.44 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 20,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536.08/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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