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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.94, 880.34 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.94, 880.34 and 154.13 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.94 : 880.34 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.94/880.34 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.94x = 880.34 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.94x = 135,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,686.80/586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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