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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 289.12 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 289.12 and 122.17 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 289.12 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/289.12 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 289.12 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 35,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321.79/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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