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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 314.50 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 314.50 and 63.38 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 314.50 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/314.50 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 314.50 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 19,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933.89/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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