Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289.03 and 122.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289.03 and 122.12 is: 168.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209.44 : 289.03 = 122.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209.44/289.03 = 122.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209.44x = 289.03 × 122.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209.44x = 35,294.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,294.29/209.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168.52
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