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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.03, 888.06 and 159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.03, 888.06 and 159.19 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.03 : 888.06 = 159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.03/888.06 = 159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.03x = 888.06 × 159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.03x = 141,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,368.65/592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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