Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.24 and 134
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362, 543.24 and 134 is: 201.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362 : 543.24 = 134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362/543.24 = 134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362x = 543.24 × 134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362x = 72,794.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,794.16/362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201.09
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