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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.47 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.47 and 122.43 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.47 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.47 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.47 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 35,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,439.81/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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