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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 289.50 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 289.50 and 122.44 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 289.50 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/289.50 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 289.50 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 35,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.38/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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