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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 314.36 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 314.36 and 122.80 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 314.36 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/314.36 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 314.36 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 38,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,603.41/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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