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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.18 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.18 and 149.27 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.18 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.18 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.18 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 130,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,339.58/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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