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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.08, 888.08 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.08, 888.08 and 159.20 is: 238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.08 : 888.08 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.08/888.08 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.08x = 888.08 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.08x = 141,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,382.34/592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.79

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