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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.29, 883.97 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.29, 883.97 and 156.44 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.29 : 883.97 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.29/883.97 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.29x = 883.97 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.29x = 138,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,288.27/589.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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