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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.22 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.22 and 103.56 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.22 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.22 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.22 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 60,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,917.79/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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