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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 592.82 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 592.82 and 121.32 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 592.82 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/592.82 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 592.82 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 71,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920.32/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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