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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.73, 881.58 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.73, 881.58 and 154.89 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.73 : 881.58 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.73/881.58 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.73x = 881.58 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.73x = 136,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,547.93/587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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