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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.56 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.56 and 122.49 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.56 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.56 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.56 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 35,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.20/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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