Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.75, 760.13 and 122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 506.75, 760.13 and 122 is: 183
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506.75 : 760.13 = 122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506.75/760.13 = 122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506.75x = 760.13 × 122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506.75x = 92,735.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,735.25/506.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183
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