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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.66, 889.04 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.66, 889.04 and 153.91 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.66 : 889.04 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.66/889.04 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.66x = 889.04 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.66x = 136,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826.93/592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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