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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.75 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.75 and 103.95 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.75 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.75 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.75 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 61,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200.56/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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