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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.99, 875.99 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.99, 875.99 and 151.15 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.99 : 875.99 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.99/875.99 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.99x = 875.99 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.99x = 132,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,402.94/583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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