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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 886.07 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 886.07 and 151.98 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 886.07 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/886.07 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 886.07 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 134,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,661.98/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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