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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 876.15 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 876.15 and 151.27 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 876.15 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/876.15 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 876.15 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 132,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,533.59/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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