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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.82 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.82 and 103.97 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.82 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.82 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.82 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 61,220.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220.83/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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