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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.82, 886.15 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.82, 886.15 and 157.94 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.82 : 886.15 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.82/886.15 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.82x = 886.15 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.82x = 139,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,958.53/590.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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