Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.66 and 193
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345, 517.66 and 193 is: 289.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345 : 517.66 = 193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345/517.66 = 193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345x = 517.66 × 193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345x = 99,908.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,908.38/345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289.59
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