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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 889.04 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 889.04 and 153.90 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 889.04 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/889.04 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 889.04 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 136,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825.82/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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