Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.50, 669.75 and 190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 446.50, 669.75 and 190 is: 285
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446.50 : 669.75 = 190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446.50/669.75 = 190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446.50x = 669.75 × 190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446.50x = 127,252.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,252.50/446.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285
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