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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.13, 879.21 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.13, 879.21 and 153.29 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.13 : 879.21 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.13/879.21 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.13x = 879.21 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.13x = 134,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,768.94/586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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