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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 589 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 589 and 104.16 is: 156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 589 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/589 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 589 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 61,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350.24/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.22

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