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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 874.68 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 874.68 and 150.28 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 874.68 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/874.68 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 874.68 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 131,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,442.54/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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