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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 593.81 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 593.81 and 122 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 593.81 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/593.81 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 593.81 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 72,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,444.21/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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