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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.28 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.28 and 122.32 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.28 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.28 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.28 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 35,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384.73/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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