Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200, 276 and 108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200, 276 and 108 is: 149.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200 : 276 = 108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200/276 = 108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200x = 276 × 108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200x = 29,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,808/200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149.04
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