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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 593.64 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 593.64 and 121.86 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 593.64 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/593.64 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 593.64 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 72,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,340.97/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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