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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 874.53 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 874.53 and 150.19 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 874.53 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/874.53 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 874.53 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 131,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,343.47/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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