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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.87, 872.79 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.87, 872.79 and 149.03 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.87 : 872.79 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.87/872.79 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.87x = 872.79 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.87x = 130,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,067.53/581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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