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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.82 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.82 and 121.25 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.82 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.82 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.82 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 71,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,879.43/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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