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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 593.93 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 593.93 and 121.97 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 593.93 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/593.93 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 593.93 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 72,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443.43/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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