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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 871.72 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 871.72 and 148.31 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 871.72 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/871.72 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 871.72 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 129,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,286.60/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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