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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 289.56 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 289.56 and 122.53 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 289.56 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/289.56 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 289.56 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 35,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,479.79/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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