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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 289.71 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 289.71 and 122.63 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 289.71 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/289.71 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 289.71 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 35,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.14/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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