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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.74 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.74 and 63.60 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.74 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.74 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.74 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 20,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.46/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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