Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446, 669 and 189.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 446, 669 and 189.50 is: 284.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446 : 669 = 189.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446/669 = 189.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446x = 669 × 189.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446x = 126,775.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,775.50/446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284.25
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