Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 458.16 and 194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332, 458.16 and 194 is: 267.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332 : 458.16 = 194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332/458.16 = 194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332x = 458.16 × 194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332x = 88,883.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,883.04/332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267.72
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