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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 876.01 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 876.01 and 151.13 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 876.01 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/876.01 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 876.01 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 132,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,390.64/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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