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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 289.64 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 289.64 and 122.53 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 289.64 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/289.64 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 289.64 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 35,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,489.59/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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