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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.84 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.84 and 65.58 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.84 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.84 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.84 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 20,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,647.21/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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