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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.93, 595.10 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.93, 595.10 and 122.87 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.93 : 595.10 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.93/595.10 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.93x = 595.10 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.93x = 73,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116.35/396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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