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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.88, 592.34 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.88, 592.34 and 106.34 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.88 : 592.34 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.88/592.34 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.88x = 592.34 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.88x = 62,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,985.94/394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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