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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.69, 590.57 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.69, 590.57 and 105.13 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.69 : 590.57 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.69/590.57 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.69x = 590.57 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.69x = 62,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,083.15/393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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