Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459 and 89.57
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306, 459 and 89.57 is: 134.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306 : 459 = 89.57 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306/459 = 89.57/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306x = 459 × 89.57 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306x = 41,113.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,113.78/306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134.36
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