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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.94, 590.94 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.94, 590.94 and 105.38 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.94 : 590.94 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.94/590.94 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.94x = 590.94 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.94x = 62,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,270.30/393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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