$A$ line with positive direction cosines passes through the point $P(2,1,2)$ and makes equal angles with the coordinate axes. The line meets the plane $2x+y+z=9$ at point $Q$. The length of the line segment $PQ$ equals $\qquad$ units.

  • A
    $\frac{5}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • D
    $4\sqrt{3}$

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