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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.12 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.12 and 122.92 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.12 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.12 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.12 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 35,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,660.21/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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