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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 593.19 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 593.19 and 106.88 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 593.19 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/593.19 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 593.19 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 63,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397.18/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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