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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 288.96 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 288.96 and 122.11 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 288.96 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/288.96 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 288.96 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 35,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.04/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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