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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 875.94 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 875.94 and 151.10 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 875.94 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/875.94 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 875.94 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 132,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,355.97/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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