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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.99, 888.01 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.99, 888.01 and 159.15 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.99 : 888.01 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.99/888.01 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.99x = 888.01 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.99x = 141,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.79/591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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