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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 888 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 888 and 153.28 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 888 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/888 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 888 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 136,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,112.64/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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