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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 588.16 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 588.16 and 103.54 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 588.16 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/588.16 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 588.16 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 60,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,898.09/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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