Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 708 and 183.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472, 708 and 183.56 is: 275.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472 : 708 = 183.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472/708 = 183.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472x = 708 × 183.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472x = 129,960.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,960.48/472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275.34
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