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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.81, 878.73 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.81, 878.73 and 147.06 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.81 : 878.73 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.81/878.73 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.81x = 878.73 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.81x = 129,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,226.03/585.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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