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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.23, 871.85 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.23, 871.85 and 148.39 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.23 : 871.85 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.23/871.85 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.23x = 871.85 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.23x = 129,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,373.82/581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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