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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 288.86 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 288.86 and 121.97 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 288.86 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/288.86 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 288.86 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 35,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230.20/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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