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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.74, 593.46 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.74, 593.46 and 121.73 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.74 : 593.46 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.74/593.46 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.74x = 593.46 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.74x = 72,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.37/395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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