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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 289.65 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 289.65 and 122.62 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 289.65 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/289.65 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 289.65 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 35,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515.43/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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