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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.24 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.24 and 122.28 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.24 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.24 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.24 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 35,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368.27/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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