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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.25, 589.88 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.25, 589.88 and 104.69 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.25 : 589.88 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.25/589.88 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.25x = 589.88 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.25x = 61,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.54/393.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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