Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 401.99 and 242.73
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291.96, 401.99 and 242.73 is: 334.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291.96 : 401.99 = 242.73 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291.96/401.99 = 242.73/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291.96x = 401.99 × 242.73 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291.96x = 97,573.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,573.82/291.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334.20
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