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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.83, 289.60 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.83, 289.60 and 122.50 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.83 : 289.60 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.83/289.60 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.83x = 289.60 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.83x = 35,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476/209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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