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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.65, 881.53 and 154.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.65, 881.53 and 154.81 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.65 : 881.53 = 154.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.65/881.53 = 154.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.65x = 881.53 × 154.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.65x = 136,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,465.13/587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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