Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 660 and 136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 440, 660 and 136 is: 204
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440 : 660 = 136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440/660 = 136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440x = 660 × 136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440x = 89,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,760/440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204
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