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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 289.25 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 289.25 and 122.29 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 289.25 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/289.25 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 289.25 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 35,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372.69/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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