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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.78 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.78 and 122.70 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.78 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.78 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.78 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 38,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,500.81/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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