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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.71, 595.07 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.71, 595.07 and 122.81 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.71 : 595.07 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.71/595.07 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.71x = 595.07 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.71x = 73,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,080.55/396.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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