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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 591.88 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 591.88 and 106 is: 158.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 591.88 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/591.88 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 591.88 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 62,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,738.75/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.98

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