Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 299.16 and 180
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199.44, 299.16 and 180 is: 270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199.44 : 299.16 = 180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199.44/299.16 = 180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199.44x = 299.16 × 180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199.44x = 53,848.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,848.80/199.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270
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