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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 290.87 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 290.87 and 122.27 is: 168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 290.87 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/290.87 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 290.87 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 35,562.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,562.61/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.68

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