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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 589.80 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 589.80 and 104.68 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 589.80 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/589.80 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 589.80 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 61,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740.26/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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