Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 823.90 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 549, 823.90 and 207 is: 310.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549 : 823.90 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549/823.90 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549x = 823.90 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549x = 170,547.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,547.30/549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310.65
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