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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.86, 872.74 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.86, 872.74 and 149.01 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.86 : 872.74 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.86/872.74 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.86x = 872.74 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.86x = 130,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046.99/581.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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