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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.87, 592.21 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.87, 592.21 and 106.33 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.87 : 592.21 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.87/592.21 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.87x = 592.21 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.87x = 62,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,966.46/394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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