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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 313.72 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 313.72 and 122.60 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 313.72 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/313.72 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 313.72 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 38,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.07/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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