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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.56 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.56 and 121.19 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.56 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.56 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.56 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 71,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,812.35/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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