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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 588.27 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 588.27 and 103.59 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 588.27 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/588.27 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 588.27 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 60,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,938.89/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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