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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 876.29 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 876.29 and 151.34 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 876.29 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/876.29 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 876.29 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 132,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,612.59/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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