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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.87 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.87 and 122.04 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.87 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.87 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.87 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 35,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,253.69/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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