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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 288.80 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 288.80 and 121.93 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 288.80 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/288.80 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 288.80 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 35,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.33/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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