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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 871.38 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 871.38 and 148.08 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 871.38 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/871.38 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 871.38 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 129,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,033.95/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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