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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 289.04 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 289.04 and 122.10 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 289.04 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/289.04 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 289.04 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 35,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,291.17/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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