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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.39 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.39 and 153.40 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.39 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.39 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.39 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 134,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,898.43/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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