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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.03 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.03 and 141.91 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.03 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.03 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.03 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 83,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,444.22/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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