Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 880.59 and 154.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587.02, 880.59 and 154.18 is: 231.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587.02 : 880.59 = 154.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587.02/880.59 = 154.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587.02x = 880.59 × 154.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587.02x = 135,769.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,769.37/587.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231.29
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