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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.11, 885.20 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.11, 885.20 and 157.25 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.11 : 885.20 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.11/885.20 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.11x = 885.20 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.11x = 139,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197.70/590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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