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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 288.93 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 288.93 and 122.02 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 288.93 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/288.93 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 288.93 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 35,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.24/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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