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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.72, 872.56 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.72, 872.56 and 148.86 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.72 : 872.56 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.72/872.56 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.72x = 872.56 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.72x = 129,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,889.28/581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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