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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.34 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.34 and 122.36 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.34 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.34 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.34 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 35,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403.64/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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