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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.97, 881.96 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.97, 881.96 and 155.13 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.97 : 881.96 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.97/881.96 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.97x = 881.96 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.97x = 136,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,818.45/587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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