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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 314.27 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 314.27 and 122.87 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 314.27 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/314.27 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 314.27 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 38,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,612.17/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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