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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 314.01 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 314.01 and 123.78 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 314.01 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/314.01 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 314.01 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 38,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.16/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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