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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 873.22 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 873.22 and 149.31 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 873.22 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/873.22 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 873.22 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 130,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,380.48/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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