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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.15, 888.12 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.15, 888.12 and 159.20 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.15 : 888.12 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.15/888.12 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.15x = 888.12 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.15x = 141,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,388.70/592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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