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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.43, 881.20 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.43, 881.20 and 154.59 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.43 : 881.20 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.43/881.20 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.43x = 881.20 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.43x = 136,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,223.94/587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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