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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.61 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.61 and 121.17 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.61 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.61 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.61 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 71,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,808.62/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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