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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.78, 889.22 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.78, 889.22 and 159.94 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.78 : 889.22 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.78/889.22 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.78x = 889.22 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.78x = 142,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,221.85/592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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