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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 875.64 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 875.64 and 150.96 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 875.64 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/875.64 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 875.64 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 132,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,186.61/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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