Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 733.82 and 185
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 489, 733.82 and 185 is: 277.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
489 : 733.82 = 185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
489/733.82 = 185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
489x = 733.82 × 185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
489x = 135,756.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,756.70/489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.62
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