Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 426 and 110.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284.00, 426 and 110.62 is: 165.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284.00 : 426 = 110.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284.00/426 = 110.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284.00x = 426 × 110.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284.00x = 47,124.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,124.65/284.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165.93
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