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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 314.48 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 314.48 and 65.32 is: 97.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 314.48 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/314.48 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 314.48 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 20,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541.83/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.99

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