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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 313.40 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 313.40 and 122.17 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 313.40 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/313.40 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 313.40 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 38,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,285.90/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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