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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 874.56 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 874.56 and 150.19 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 874.56 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/874.56 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 874.56 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 131,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,348.54/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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