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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 868.56 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 868.56 and 146.18 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 868.56 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/868.56 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 868.56 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 126,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,966.10/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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