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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.41 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.41 and 122.40 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.41 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.41 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.41 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 35,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423.78/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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