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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 288.60 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 288.60 and 121.82 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 288.60 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/288.60 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 288.60 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 35,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157.25/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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