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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 289.54 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 289.54 and 122.42 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 289.54 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/289.54 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 289.54 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 35,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445.49/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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