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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 886.22 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 886.22 and 157.98 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 886.22 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/886.22 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 886.22 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 140,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,005.04/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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