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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 588.18 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 588.18 and 103.56 is: 155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 588.18 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/588.18 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 588.18 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 60,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,911.92/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.34

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