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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.81, 289.53 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.81, 289.53 and 121.31 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 289.53 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/289.53 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 289.53 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 35,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,121.44/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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