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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.18, 591.28 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.18, 591.28 and 105.64 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.18 : 591.28 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.18/591.28 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.18x = 591.28 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.18x = 62,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,462.82/394.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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