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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.53 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.53 and 121.32 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.53 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.53 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.53 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 35,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,125.78/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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