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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 289.36 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 289.36 and 122.36 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 289.36 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/289.36 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 289.36 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 35,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,406.77/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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