Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690 and 200.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460, 690 and 200.26 is: 300.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460 : 690 = 200.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460/690 = 200.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460x = 690 × 200.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460x = 138,179.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,179.40/460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300.39
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