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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 883.49 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 883.49 and 156.14 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 883.49 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/883.49 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 883.49 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 137,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,942.93/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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