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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 289.55 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 289.55 and 122.49 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 289.55 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/289.55 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 289.55 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 35,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466.13/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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