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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.70, 590.55 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.70, 590.55 and 105.13 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.70 : 590.55 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.70/590.55 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.70x = 590.55 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.70x = 62,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081.04/393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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