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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 871.35 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 871.35 and 148.05 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 871.35 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/871.35 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 871.35 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 129,003.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,003.37/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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