Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.03, 886.50 and 152.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591.03, 886.50 and 152.28 is: 228.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591.03 : 886.50 = 152.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591.03/886.50 = 152.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591.03x = 886.50 × 152.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591.03x = 134,996.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,996.22/591.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228.41
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