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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.98 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.98 and 121.35 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.98 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.98 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.98 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 71,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,958.12/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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