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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.21, 595.82 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.21, 595.82 and 123.30 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.21 : 595.82 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.21/595.82 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.21x = 595.82 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.21x = 73,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,464.61/397.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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