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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 886.22 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 886.22 and 157.94 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 886.22 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/886.22 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 886.22 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 139,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,969.59/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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