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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.07, 590.67 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.07, 590.67 and 162.86 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.07 : 590.67 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.07/590.67 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.07x = 590.67 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.07x = 96,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,193.56/394.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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