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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 592.95 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 592.95 and 121.34 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 592.95 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/592.95 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 592.95 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 71,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,948.55/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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