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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 314.89 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 314.89 and 65.61 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 314.89 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/314.89 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 314.89 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 20,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.93/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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