Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 456 and 121.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304, 456 and 121.52 is: 182.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304 : 456 = 121.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304/456 = 121.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304x = 456 × 121.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304x = 55,413.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,413.12/304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182.28
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