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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 288.92 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 288.92 and 122.08 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 288.92 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/288.92 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 288.92 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 35,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.35/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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