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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 873.13 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 873.13 and 143.33 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 873.13 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/873.13 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 873.13 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 125,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,145.01/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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