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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.78 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.78 and 122.46 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.78 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.78 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.78 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 38,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.50/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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