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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.57 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.57 and 65.44 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.57 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.57 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.57 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 20,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583.56/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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