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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 289.68 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 289.68 and 122.59 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 289.68 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/289.68 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 289.68 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 35,511.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,511.87/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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