Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 274.62 and 69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183.08, 274.62 and 69 is: 103.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.08 : 274.62 = 69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.08/274.62 = 69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.08x = 274.62 × 69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.08x = 18,948.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,948.78/183.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103.50
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