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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 315.02 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 315.02 and 65.71 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 315.02 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/315.02 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 315.02 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 20,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699.96/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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