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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 313.62 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 313.62 and 122.64 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 313.62 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/313.62 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 313.62 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 38,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.36/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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