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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 593.52 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 593.52 and 121.74 is: 182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 593.52 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/593.52 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 593.52 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 72,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,255.12/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.61

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