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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.92, 872.88 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.92, 872.88 and 149.08 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.92 : 872.88 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.92/872.88 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.92x = 872.88 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.92x = 130,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,128.95/581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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