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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.93 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.93 and 122.06 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.93 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.93 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.93 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 35,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265.35/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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