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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.08, 593.92 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.08, 593.92 and 122.16 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.08 : 593.92 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.08/593.92 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.08x = 593.92 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.08x = 72,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553.27/396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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