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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 289.29 and 122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 289.29 and 122.35 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 289.29 = 122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/289.29 = 122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 289.29 × 122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 35,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,394.63/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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