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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 289.92 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 289.92 and 122.78 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 289.92 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/289.92 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 289.92 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 35,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594.93/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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