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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 289.71 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 289.71 and 122.67 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 289.71 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/289.71 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 289.71 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 35,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,538.73/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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