Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 741.04 and 152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494, 741.04 and 152 is: 228.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494 : 741.04 = 152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494/741.04 = 152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494x = 741.04 × 152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494x = 112,638.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,638.08/494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228.01
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