Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.24 and 188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.24 and 188 is: 282
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
416.16 : 624.24 = 188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
416.16/624.24 = 188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
416.16x = 624.24 × 188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
416.16x = 117,357.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,357.12/416.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282
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