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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 588.27 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 588.27 and 103.67 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 588.27 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/588.27 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 588.27 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 60,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,985.95/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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