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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.84 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.84 and 65.59 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.84 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.84 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.84 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 20,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.36/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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