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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.90 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.90 and 154.50 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.90 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.90 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.90 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 136,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,099.05/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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