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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 289.79 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 289.79 and 122.65 is: 169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 289.79 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/289.79 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 289.79 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 35,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,540.68/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.27

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