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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879.02 and 153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879.02 and 153.15 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879.02 = 153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879.02 = 153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879.02 × 153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 134,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,621.91/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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