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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 314.18 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 314.18 and 122.68 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 314.18 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/314.18 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 314.18 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 38,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,543.60/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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