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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 591.83 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 591.83 and 106.05 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 591.83 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/591.83 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 591.83 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 62,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,760.61/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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