Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306 and 151.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222, 306 and 151.92 is: 209.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222 : 306 = 151.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222/306 = 151.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222x = 306 × 151.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222x = 46,487.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,487.52/222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209.40
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