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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 881.83 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 881.83 and 149.15 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 881.83 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/881.83 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 881.83 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 131,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,524.94/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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