Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 762 and 204
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508, 762 and 204 is: 306
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508 : 762 = 204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508/762 = 204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508x = 762 × 204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508x = 155,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,448/508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306
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