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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 871.25 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 871.25 and 148.01 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 871.25 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/871.25 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 871.25 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 128,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,948.62/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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