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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.86, 886.11 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.86, 886.11 and 157.96 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.86 : 886.11 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.86/886.11 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.86x = 886.11 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.86x = 139,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,969.94/590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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