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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 289.21 and 122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 289.21 and 122.26 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 289.21 = 122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/289.21 = 122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 289.21 × 122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 35,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,358.81/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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