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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 871.46 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 871.46 and 148.12 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 871.46 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/871.46 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 871.46 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 129,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,080.66/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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