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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289 and 122.10 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 289 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/289 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 289 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 35,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286.90/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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