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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 313.73 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 313.73 and 122.55 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 313.73 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/313.73 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 313.73 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 38,447.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,447.61/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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