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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 288.98 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 288.98 and 122.12 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 288.98 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/288.98 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 288.98 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 35,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290.24/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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