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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 881.28 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 881.28 and 154.77 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 881.28 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/881.28 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 881.28 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 136,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,395.71/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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