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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.45, 289.07 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.45, 289.07 and 122.14 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.45 : 289.07 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.45/289.07 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.45x = 289.07 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.45x = 35,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307.22/209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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