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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 314.37 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 314.37 and 122.91 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 314.37 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/314.37 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 314.37 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 38,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.22/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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