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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.12, 592.80 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.12, 592.80 and 121.23 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.12 : 592.80 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.12/592.80 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.12x = 592.80 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.12x = 71,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.14/395.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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