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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 289.61 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 289.61 and 122.50 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 289.61 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/289.61 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 289.61 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 35,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477.23/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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