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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 314.69 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 314.69 and 63.55 is: 95.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 314.69 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/314.69 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 314.69 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 19,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.55/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.33

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