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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.75, 595.12 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.75, 595.12 and 122.83 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.75 : 595.12 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.75/595.12 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.75x = 595.12 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.75x = 73,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,100.08/396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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