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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.89, 889.23 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.89, 889.23 and 159.93 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.89 : 889.23 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.89/889.23 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.89x = 889.23 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.89x = 142,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,214.55/592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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