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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.75, 589.13 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.75, 589.13 and 104.19 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.75 : 589.13 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.75/589.13 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.75x = 589.13 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.75x = 61,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,380.93/392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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