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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 314.80 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 314.80 and 65.60 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 314.80 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/314.80 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 314.80 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 20,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.88/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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