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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.97, 883.46 and 156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.97, 883.46 and 156.13 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.97 : 883.46 = 156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.97/883.46 = 156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.97x = 883.46 × 156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.97x = 137,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,934.61/588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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