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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 592 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 592 and 106.16 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 592 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/592 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 592 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 62,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,846.72/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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