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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 589.11 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 589.11 and 104.19 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 589.11 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/589.11 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 589.11 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 61,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,379.37/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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