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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 122.27 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.24 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.24 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.24 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 35,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363.62/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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