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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 588.89 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 588.89 and 96.11 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 588.89 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/588.89 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 588.89 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 56,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596.72/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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