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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 875.53 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 875.53 and 150.81 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 875.53 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/875.53 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 875.53 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 132,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,038.68/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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