Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.75, 875.76 and 199
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583.75, 875.76 and 199 is: 298.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583.75 : 875.76 = 199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583.75/875.76 = 199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583.75x = 875.76 × 199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583.75x = 174,276.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,276.24/583.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298.55
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