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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.42 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.42 and 156.10 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.42 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.42 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.42 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 137,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,901.86/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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