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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.59 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.59 and 122.29 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.59 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.59 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.59 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 38,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.85/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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